[To All: 18th June]

[shinrasfinest]

[For those that know of Sephiroth's penchant for sending Mognet mail directly via Spencer and not via the duplication systems in place at Mognet Central will be surprised to note that this letter will come through in the morning in the usual way. Either Sephiroth has conveniently forgotten why, or this really is a message intended for all that might read it.]

This may come as something of a late announcement, I hope that you can accept my apologies for the silence.

I recently returned from Crystal Stasis, and it seems that a vision of my future has indeed already come to pass.

But, everything will be alright. I know that now.

~Sephiroth

[ooc: Sephiroth came out of stasis on 16th June and has spent the last two days in the hospital, at his own request - to 're-adjust'. Partly at Spencer's suggestion, but mostly to give himself the time to remember...and to process. (Updated info post)

Will be followed by a open-log, tomorrow.]

Comments

[deadlyvu]

[This'd come from Betel-Po, since Lydia remembers people telling her about the mognet leak. Nor does her moogle seem to mind that much, even if he shares interesting commentary with her about his trips.]

Dear Sephiroth,

How long were you in stasis? I know a lot of heroes suddenly vanished, and only a few of us were here. Whatever happened, I know it wasn't good, but no one's really talking about it. What kind of vision? Do we still need our crystals checked?

Sincerely,
Lydia.

P.S: I hope you're alright. Not just that everything else is, but that you are.

[shinrasfinest]

[And the reply comes much later in the day but it is directly from Spencer who, perhaps notably is a lot cheerier today than he has been in a long time.]

Dear Lydia,

Thank you for the kind postscript. It's taking some time to settle again but I'm sure I'll be fine.

I've actually not much of an idea; perhaps you might help to enlighten me? I was one of those taken away somewhere else- how long ago was that? How long were people gone for? I remember coming back and then...waking up again.

I don't mean to confuse you.

~Sephiroth

[deadlyvu]

Dear Sephiroth,

I think it was May 27th, when most of the heroes just...vanished. Some of us were left, but a lot of them just were suddenly gone. Betel-Po said there were a lot of concerned and panicking moogles. Everyone just kind of came back, on the 30th, and no one's really talking obviously about what happened. At least, I haven't gone prying yet to find out.

If it's...like the dreams a lot of us had where we were in the past, watching from other hero's minds, I can understand why no one wants to really talk much.

I know I don't know you well, but if I can help...please let me know? Being here, especially when I first arrived, was scary. Mostly because I'm used to being able to rely on my friends, even if it takes a while for them to get here. But Beej couldn't reach me here, and I was alone. I've made some good friends since, and I'm not one to stand by waiting when I CAN do something, but it was still scary.

My point is, I don't want you to feel alone. I've been through a lot of different adventures. Met a lot of different people and seen places, before coming here. So, even if it's just to listen, I'll listen to you.

Lydia

[goddessofthesky]

[This is a letter delivered by Kopula.]

Dear Sephiroth,

I had sent you a letter after we were back, unsure of where you were. I was really worried when it was returned to me. I'm glad to hear that you are doing well and I hope the memory experience wasn't too trying on you. I'm happy to here that you will be alright.

A lot is happening here.

The Blitzball tournament is happening but I'm sure you've notice the influx in people. It's fun to watch but it's making those in the city as busy as ever. There are a few heroes that I haven't seen since the memory even though I've been assured by their moogles that they are alive and well. I think the memory was suppose to strength us but not everyone took it that way.

If you need any assistance please let me know. Even if it's just explaining anything that you fear you might have missed. I have notes about the memories and the young girl who we all met there. I'd be happy to go over notes with you.

The observatory is nearly done. Since the summer heat is getting intense I've begun taking out some walls in the basement to make a bigger gym and sparing area for the heroes. I thought this might interest you for the times you aren't in Esdham. I don't know how long we will be here. With the crystal growth and it's possible fluctuation but I want to be ready.

A lot of people are making plans to explore and find clues where the crystal might reach next.

Again, I'm glad your safe and I hope this wasn't too much information. I had hoped to talk to you about those memories but it can wait.

Your friend,

~Zelda

19th June

[shinrasfinest]

[If he hadn't spent much of the day at the Military Airport Sephiroth would likely have been touching base with Zelda and doing exactly what she invited him to do with her. There could be no better way for him to really get caught up but- he's not sure that he's quite ready for all of the extra on top again just yet. Small steps at a time and all that.

Spencer does bring Kopula a kupo-nut cookie back with Sephiroth's reply the next morning though.]

Dear Zelda,

You were taken too? I can't recall crossing paths with you in that place of memories but my last memory before the hospital is waking up briefly beforehand. How long has it been?

That explains the commotion then, it was quite a struggle to get across the City yesterday.

I'm glad that I can continue to count on you to fill me in on the details and I may well drop by the Observatory soon to do all of those things - once I've settled a little more; it seems my physique is having to adjust again and the drop is quite jarring on it's own. I do wonder why that might be, though.

Besides there are a few other things on the front of my mind. The Airship, The Crystals, Esdham to name but a few. Which reminds me; I did request Jessie for some time to examine those Crystals which had been drained of color, I don't suppose anything came of it while I was gone?

~Sephiroth

19th June - Later in the day [Hand delivered]

[goddessofthesky]

[Kopula eats the kupo cookie and then asks Zelda to make a batch of cookies for the house.]

Dear Sephiroth,

It has been about two weeks. We were in that memory place for three days. We weren't dreaming. I saw a few memories including ones I've known but none were my own. There was a young girl there and she said that she brought us there to teach us something. The heroes of light before us had created her and others like her. They are called the avatars and they might not know they are avatars. They might help us or watch us or aim to hinder us. I have more information but I am still collecting it all.

I've volunteered to stay at the Observatory so that the other heroes can go out and fight the growing crystal as well as look for clues in the places that will soon be absorbed into it. I'd be happy to see if you if want to stop by. I'm also glad that I can help in this way.

I don't know about the crystals though I had heard about it during the meeting. I can inquire to Jessie for you if you'd like and see if the others had their crystals tested. I don't mind doing what I can to help.

Please let me know if you need anything else.
~Zelda

[thegreatninja]

Hey,

So what did you remember? Because I'm pretty sure I'm from the future... well you know... whatever.

This worries me. So congrats for being a creepy cryptic dude but I'd like you to clue me in.

~The Great Ninja Pirate Princess Yuffie Kisaragi.

P.S. I didn't touch your room.

[shinrasfinest]

Yuffie,

It's not anything for you to worry about; that I can promise.
The rest of it, are memories from within a dream but not part of me.

Also, when your signature starts to hold more meaning than the content of your letters it's time to re-evaluate that which is important in life.

~SOLDIER First-Class General War-Veteran Hero of Light Captain Sephiroth

P.S. To hope that you can see what I mean

[thegreatninja]

THAT TELLS ME NOTHING!

You're such a jerk and I'm sorry I'm cooler than you. Stupid jerk face.

I'm going to go mess up your room now.

So there!

[victorix]

Sephiroth!!!

[The young thief is not the most formal of letter composers, it would appear.]

I'm so glad you're ok! I was super worried! Crystal status is no fun.

Welcome back

~ Rikku

[shinrasfinest]

Thank you, Rikku.

~Sephiroth

[nodreamsorhonor]

Sephiroth,

I do hope your sleep wasn't too disturbing for you. I trust you may know a little more of what I had been trying to tell you?

In any case, welcome back.

---Genesis Rhapsodos

[shinrasfinest]

Genesis,

I know that you know the feeling. To think I've lost weeks while it doesn't feel like I've left at all. Yet a familiar feeling tells me opposite and needs adjusting again.

Between what I remember now, and what I remember from before but wasn't really before...

I think I understand better now yet still truth escapes me.

~Sephiroth

[nodreamsorhonor]

Sephiroth,

It is a strange feeling to wake up knowing things that had not happen that already have. I often found myself shaken by some of what I've learnt and know.

all I can say is to take care and not let the memories entirely rob you of your path.

---Genesis Rhapsodos

[melodiesofdeath]

[ On the morning of June 19th, a letter is delivered. There is nothing in it except for a lone black feather and a short message. ]

Everything will be alright.

— Kalki

[To: All Heroes of Light]

[shinrasfinest]

[As soon as Sephiroth gets this he's driven to reply to it, yet the black feather causes him pause a little longer than he should have given it thought.]

Thank you for the trinket, though I do not have the need to be reminded of what it might symbolize.

I do wonder where you might have gotten the thought from, though.

Care to enlighten me?

~Sephiroth

[melodiesofdeath]

[ On the morning of June 21th, a reply is delivered. ]

This does not symbolize anything. This feather came from you.

— Kalki

[bloodypast]

I don't suppose you'd share which vision of your future? I've been told that time and time-lines do not always match up in this place.

--Vincent Valentine.

[shinrasfinest]

Correct, we already established as much the last time we spoke.

As you probably already ascertained, I'm not much of the sharing type.
However, rest assured I'm still very much myself.

~Sephiroth

[bloodypast]

I suspected as much. [I still told him he should ask kupo!--Ophelia]

I would prefer you remain the 'you' that I spoke with, rather than the one I am was familiar with otherwise. Do events like our memories being bared to all and sundry happen often?

--Vincent Valentine

[neverfirstclass]

[Cloud's letter comes a little later than Sephiroth might have expected. In fact it arrives nearly a full day after the original letter went out.]

Sephiroth! You're back!

How are you feeling? What was the vision you had? Was it something like the memories or dreams we had recently?

Sorry. Mako is telling me I should probably calm down a little.

Right now I'm on my way to Stiltzkin's Castle with Ashelia and the other members of Fairy Tail. I'll come visit when we get back.

Cloud

PS: Let me know if you need anything.

[shinrasfinest]

Cloud,

It's good to hear from you.

To put it plainly, a recent revelation turned out to be a memory after all. I was just ignorant of it at the time. It's concerning with regard to what else may really have already happened, of which I'm unaware, but I'm resolved not to dwell too deeply on it right now; there are other matters which are entirely more pressing.

Safe travels, I hope that your expedition bears some interesting finds.

~Sephiroth

[neverfirstclass]

Sephiroth,

Thank you. I'll try to get in touch again when we return. Hopefully we can find something useful on this trip, but even if we don't at least that's better than missing our chance, right?

If there's anything you want to discuss as far as Gaia is concerned please let me know. I don't think we have to accept what we saw as the only future, but I don't think we can just ignore it and hope for the best either.

If not for our own sake then at least for the other people we know. And the people of this world.

We're heroes, right?

Cloud

[zodiac_brave]

Dear Sephiroth,

I am glad to hear you have returned safely, and that you feel optimistic about what you saw. I do not know what vision you were granted by your stasis, but I have faith you can overcome any obstacle you encounter.

Written by my own hand,
Your ally,
Ramza Beoulve

[shinrasfinest]

Dear Ramza,

I'm not sure that optimistic would be the word I'd have chosen but I have had the time now to resolve the facts within my own mind so that I might begin to focus on what is important in the here and now. Regardless of the past, or the future.

I'd like to sincerely apologize, for my unprofessional attitude in the weeks before I succumbed.

~Sephiroth